A Poet with a Brush, Painting Silent Emotions
Ram Kumar was a visionary artist who painted emotions rather than just landscapes. Born in 1924 in Shimla, he initially trained as an economist before shifting his passion towards art. His journey took him to Paris, where he studied under the legendary Fernand Léger, but his heart always found its muse in India.
His early works were figurative, often depicting the struggles of urban life. However, a shift in the 1960s led him to abstraction—his paintings began echoing silence, solitude, and a deep spiritual longing. His depictions of the ghats of Varanasi, devoid of human presence, became his signature style, capturing a sense of
emptiness and timelessness.
Ram Kumar’s works were more than just visual art; they were poetic reflections of inner landscapes. His mastery over color and composition created an atmosphere of meditative calm, where every brushstroke whispered a story.
Awarded the Padma Bhushan, his art has been displayed in leading museums worldwide. Though he passed away in 2018, his canvases continue to speak—of longing, nostalgia, and the beauty of an untold story.